It looks as if the sequel to the hit Brad Pitt starring zombie thriller World War Z is now moving forward again with a new writer. It’s being reported that British writer Dennis Kelly will now be penning the sequel, but it will have to wait until after the Jurassic World sequel.
Dennis Kelly, the creator of the buzzy British show Utopia, has been enlisted for the latest draft of the Brad Pitt starrer. J.A. Bayona is squarely on board to direct, though rumors surfaced recently that his involvement was on thin ice after being eyed to direct the Jurassic World follow-up. Sources say there was little Bayona could do given that he has a holding deal for World War Z 2, but the Jurassic World 2 overtures helped light a flame under Paramount to keep Bayona happy and get a new script in motion with the fanboy-friendly writer. Skydance Productions is co-producing and co-financing the film.
The first World War Z film which was based on Max Brooks’ novel turned out to be a hit, grossing $540 million worldwide but was plagued with trouble during shooting. The film had several rewrites and reshoots during production but the film luckily still managed to turn a profit. Hopefully those problems will not be an issue for the sequel.
World War Z 2 is scheduled for release on June 9, 2017. Pitt is producing alongside Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Ian Bryce and Skydance’s David Ellison.
More on this as it develops!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
